Ep 374 - Processing, Palatability, and Bingeing

This episode begins with a slightly defensive rant by Eric Trexler, followed by a very defensive rant by Eric Helms. After that, they dive into new research uncovering the complexities of ultraprocessed foods, their impact on obesity, binge eating, and the food industry’s role in creating and promoting hyperpalatable ultraprocessed foods.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

10:14 Trexler & Helms respond to social media criticism

15:48 Slightly defensive rant by Trexler

23:10 Extremely defensive rant by Helms

32:25 Roles in The Ecosystem of Science Communication

41:39 Exploring the Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods

46:20 Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Nuances

51:16 The Role of Food Processing in Feeding a Growing Population

55:53 Hyper-Palatable Foods and Their Effects on Eating Behavior

59:07 The Evolution of Eating Disorder Treatment Perspectives

01:04:30 The Relationship Between Hyper-Palatable Foods and Binge Eating

01:09:05 Neurophysiology of Food Consumption and Addiction

01:12:20 Conclusions & practical applications for food selection